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Examples of awaken in a Sentence
She usually awakens several times during the night.
A loud noise awakened her.
Recent Examples of awaken from the Web
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And then there were a few tantalizing possibilities: could Dougie Jones electrocuting himself finally awaken the real Dale Cooper?
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Jon awakens on the boat, with Daenerys watching him.
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And then there were a few tantalizing possibilities: could Dougie Jones electrocuting himself finally awaken the real Dale Cooper?
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On the mornings when Kevin or Teryl awakened and walked into a dark kitchen, the first crack of light sent a dozen roaches into a scurry.
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Not only has Sacred Heart nurtured their academic talents but also awakened a passion for the visual arts.
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Often the very air seems to hold its breath for sympathy; at other times a lull suddenly awakens into a strange wind, blowing with unnatural effect.
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Use your breath to fully expand, awaken, and focus.
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Origin and Etymology of awaken
Middle English, from Old English awæcnian, from a- + wæcnian to waken
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